SAGG Eco Village Makes History at Outlook Responsible Tourism Summit and Awards 2025
Bhuj, Gujarat – February 22, 2025
SAGG Eco Village, a pioneering ecological enterprise from Kashmir, has made history by becoming the first from the region to win two prestigious awards at the Outlook Responsible Tourism Summit and Awards (IRTA) 2025. At the grand event in Bhuj, Gujarat, SAGG Eco Village was honoured with the Silver Award in the Sustainable Leadership: BnBs & Guesthouses category. Additionally, its visionary founder, Fayaz Ahmad Dar, received the Gold Award in the Sustainability Champions: Grassroots Heroes category.
The Outlook India Responsible Tourism Awards (IRTA), established in 2016, recognise and celebrate leaders in ethical travel and sustainable tourism. Renowned for their rigorous and transparent selection process, these awards showcase replicable models that inspire and drive change within the tourism industry.
Recognition for Sustainable Leadership
The Sustainable Leadership: BnBs & Guesthouses category honours accommodations that integrate sustainability into their operations, minimising environmental impact while offering authentic and enriching guest experiences. SAGG Eco Village’s commitment to ecological preservation, community engagement, and the revival of local culture deeply resonated with the jury, earning it this esteemed recognition.
Honouring a Grassroots Sustainability Champion
The Sustainability Champions: Grassroots Heroes category celebrates individuals who have made extraordinary contributions to sustainability at the grassroots level. Fayaz Ahmad Dar’s unwavering dedication to ecological entrepreneurship, environmental conservation, and community empowerment has transformed SAGG Eco Village also into a model of responsible tourism, inspiring others to embrace regenerative practices.
A Global Platform for Responsible Tourism
Organised by Outlook Traveller magazine in collaboration with UN Tourism and key industry stakeholders, the IRTA 2025 event in Bhuj brought together global experts, innovators, and policymakers. The summit provided a platform to exchange ideas, share best practices, and develop strategies to make travel sustainable, regenerative, and climate-conscious.
A Message of Gratitude and Vision
Speaking at the event, Fayaz Ahmad Dar expressed heartfelt gratitude to his family, friends, colleagues, local and global supporters, and all those committed to the mission of regenerative living.
“These awards are a recognition of not just my efforts but of the collective work of everyone who believes in a more sustainable, regenerative, and just world. Our journey at SAGG Eco Village is proof that ecological entrepreneurship can thrive while restoring communities and nature.”
A Landmark for Ecological Entrepreneurship
This dual recognition underscores SAGG Eco Village’s dedication to blending business, tourism, and nature in a truly regenerative way. By prioritising environmental sustainability, cultural heritage, and community well-being, SAGG Eco Village is setting new benchmarks for ecological entrepreneurship and responsible tourism.
For more information about SAGG Eco Village and its initiatives, visit: https://recreation.saggecovillage.earth
